Mathieu Ramade: The Chess Journeyman
Meet Mathieu Ramade, a dedicated yet delightfully unpredictable chess enthusiast navigating the colorful battlefield of 64 squares. With a playing style that’s part strategist, part meditator, and part “let’s see what happens,” Mathieu has managed to carve his niche across Blitz, Rapid, Daily, and Bullet chess formats.
A Journey Through the Ratings
Starting with modest beginnings back in 2018 — where his Blitz rating flirted with the 840 mark and Rapid hovered in the mid-600s — Mathieu steadily improved through sheer perseverance (and maybe a little luck!). By 2024, his Rapid chess prowess reached a commendable peak rating of 1382, a giant leap from his early days. His Blitz and Daily ratings have also seen an adventurous ride, with highlights including a Blitz max of 1131 in 2018 and a recent Daily peak crossing 1000.
Playing Style: The Art of Patience (and Occasional Panic)
Known for a 65% Endgame frequency, Mathieu believes that chess is won when the pieces dwindle but the mind sharpens. Impressively, he keeps calm under pressure, boasting a 100% win rate after losing a piece—a true comeback artist! His games tend to be long affairs, averaging around 61 moves per win, proving that patience is far from a virtue—it’s a tactic.
Psychological Quirks & Tactical Brilliance
With a tilt factor of 16, Mathieu has the occasional “What just happened?” moment — but hey, who doesn’t? That’s balanced by a 73% comeback rate, so he’s as good at bouncing back as he is at blundering spectacularly. Fun fact: he has an early resignation rate of only 2.5%, indicating he’s not one to give up without a fight.
Record and Rivalries
Mathieu’s overall win-loss record paints the picture of a fierce competitor: in Blitz, he has won 340 games while losing 332, showing some seriously fierce battles. He has a particular knack for certain opponents, like “victor_saigon” and “dextra1,” maintaining a perfect 100% win rate. Meanwhile, some adversaries, like “jamez12345ggg,” have made him work a little harder.
Opening Secrets
When it comes to openings, Mathieu has a favorite move called "Top Secret" – we wish we could tell you what it actually is! His win rates with this opening approach hover impressively around 49% to 62% across formats, demonstrating his ability to keep the enemy guessing.
Peak Hours and Winning Moments
Surprisingly, Mathieu’s best chess moves often come during unconventional hours, with a noted 62.5% win rate at 3 AM. Whether this is supreme focus or sleep-deprived brilliance, it definitely keeps his opponents on their toes.
In Summary
Mathieu Ramade’s chess profile is a delightful blend of steady progress, surprising resilience, and the occasional sprinkle of dramatic flair. Always game for a challenging match – and an even better story afterward – Mathieu embodies the eternal spirit of the chessboard: unpredictable, strategic, and wonderfully human.
